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Key distinctions between "capitulation" and "surrender"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 26/10/2024, 19:30
Anwar Kareem 26/10/2024, 19:30English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "capitulation" and "surrender" refer to the act of yielding or submitting to an opponent or a demand. They both can imply giving up or conceding defeat, often in the context of a conflict, competition, or negotiation.
What is different?
"Capitulation" typically involves a formal agreement and can imply a more comprehensive or total submission, often involving specific terms or conditions. "Surrender" is a broader term that can refer to giving up or yielding in a variety of contexts and does not necessarily imply a formal agreement. "Surrender" can also be used more broadly in non-conflict settings, such as "surrendering to one's emotions."
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Capitulation- The general signed the capitulation, ending the months-long siege.
- Negotiations ended in capitulation, with the company agreeing to the merger.
- Capitulation seemed inevitable as the defending army was outnumbered and surrounded.
- After a long battle, the soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy.
- The rebels were forced to surrender after running out of supplies.
- She felt a sense of peace after finally surrendering to her emotions.
Difference
